Question 1

what causes polyarthralgia?

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Many things can...: Infections, auto-immune disorders, vasculitis diseases, hormone disorders, degenerative joint disorders, etc..., are some of the causes. The list is huge. The web site has a detailed list of things that can cause polyarthralgia:  http://www.Patient.Co.Uk/doctor/acute-polyarthritis.Htm.

Question 2

what is the treatment of polyarthralgia  ?

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Various: Polyarthralgia is a symptom of pain in many joints which may represent many different diseases.  Treatment would be based upon the underlying disease, but may include non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs or steroids.

Question 3

i quit taking cymbalta for polyarthralgia due to severe side effects. it did work   can i take pristiq (desvenlafaxine) as alternate?

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Effexor (venlafaxine): Effexor (venlafaxine) x-ray 37.5 mg might be better option make sure you taper cymbals slowly .Talk to your doctor.

Question 4

dx: bilateral dequervain's ,polyarthralgia (tendons), neuritis in elbows/forearms/hands. steroids ineffective. rheum workup normal. unsure what to do.

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Ask someone new!:  Your tests are normal, but your symptoms are not. They seem  to indicate some form of collagen vascular disorder. You probably need a Rheumatologist to consider more testing to indicate the source of inflammation. Unfortunately, some real diseases like yours remain undiagnosed- a skilled rheumatologist should recommend a treatment plan to reduce your symptoms. Look into it again- get better soon!

Question 5

systemic lupus erythematosus--what is sle?

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Autoimmune disease: A disease in which your body makes antibodies against your own cells.  These antibodies cause destruction and inflammation which produce a wide variety of symptoms depending on what cells are being injured.  There are some common symptoms and signs with the disease, but just about any symptom could be produced by lupus.

Question 6

what causes  polyarteritis nodosa?

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Autoimmune?: No specific cause has been identified for this autoimmune disorder.  But it is treated with drugs used in  inflammatory types of arthritis.

Question 7

is systemic lupus erythematosus fatal?

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Sometimes.: Sle is generally treated with good response, but unfortunately it is sometimes fatal.

Question 8

are sarcoidosis and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura connected?

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No: They are distinctly separate disorders.

Question 9

is  systemic lupus erythematous contagious?

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No: It is an autoimmune disease in which your body produces antibodies against your own body cells leading to organ damages if left untreated.  It is not contagious.

Question 10

is polyarteritis nodosa an autoimmune disease?

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Polyarteritis causes: The answer to your question is "it may be" an auto-immune disorder. Polyarthritis is most often caused by an auto-immune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis, amyloidosis, psoriatic arthritis, and lupus erythematosus. In addition, it may also be caused by infection with an alphavirus such as chikungunya virus and ross river virus. Ask your physician for more information in your instance.

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